News published December 2023

Pedal More in ‘24 - Manchester seals bid to become European Capital of Cycling

  • Friday 8 December 2023
Logo image which reads MCR 2024 European Capital of Cycling

2024 will officially be the year to get on your bike after it was confirmed Manchester has won the bid to become the ACES European Capital of Cycling.

Manchester Culture Awards 2023 - winners announced

  • Wednesday 6 December 2023
Man wearing a blue velvet jacket, white shirt and red bow tie pictured at a lectern speaking.

The winners of the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards 2023 were announced earlier this week on Monday night (4 December) at a special awards ceremony held at the city's newest cultural venue, Aviva Studios.

Proposal to extend landlord licensing proposed as impact of previous schemes assessed

  • Wednesday 6 December 2023
General image of terraced housing on Whiteway Street in Harpurhey

A new report shows how Selective Licensing is working to improve private rented sector housing standards - alongside proposals for a raft of new schemes that could come online in the coming months.

Thousands flock to Manchester's magical Christmas Parade

  • Sunday 3 December 2023
Two smiling queens of hearts dressed in candy striped red and white with a matching headful of curls

Families turned out in their thousands today to get a glimpse of Manchester's magical Christmas Parade, with the heart-warming event of the season delighting the crowds and bringing an extra dose of Christmas sparkle and cheer to Santa's favourite city.

The Manchester Christmas Parade is this weekend - all you need to know!

  • Friday 1 December 2023
Father Christmas pictured waving with a holly wreathed clocktower in view behind him.

The Manchester Christmas Parade is back this weekend on Sunday 3 December, bringing with it an extra special dose of festive magic and sparkle to Santa's favourite city.

Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend - road closure information

  • Friday 1 December 2023
Person dressed in white and blue as Jack Frost striding through crowds

Details of road closures necessary this weekend have been announced ahead of the Manchester Christmas Parade which takes place in the city centre on Sunday 3 December.

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